African american Quote by J. C. Watts

“I do think, however, that there's a very diverse point of view in the African-American community. There's a lot of different voices that need to be heard. I don't claim and pretend to know the thoughts and opinions and ideas of all African-Americans.” quote by J. C. Watts — Download Open image

“I do think, however, that there's a very diverse point of view in the African-American community. There's a lot of different voices that need to be heard. I don't claim and pretend to know the thoughts and opinions and ideas of all African-Americans.”

J. C. Watts

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (6 ratings)

African american Claims Community Different Diverse Heard Ideas Needs Opinion Point of view Thinking Views Voice

More by J. C. Watts

Republicans think that the NAACP is the only voice in the black community. It is a voice in the black community. But it's not…

J. C. Watts

Image

The more I ponder some of the boneheaded decisions GOP candidates have made of late, I can't bring myself to believe that they are…

J. C. Watts

Image

Individual responsibility, hard work, paying attention in school, faith, family all these things are important.

J. C. Watts

Image

I believe government should be loyal to parents, teachers and children.

J. C. Watts

Image

I think that anybody that stays in school, gets good grades, pays the price, I think we are wealthy enough in the public and…

J. C. Watts

Image

Having a Republican candidate speak at the NAACP convention is like trying to build a house starting at the roof. If you don't have…

J. C. Watts

Image

You always hear 'black Republican,' but you never hear 'white Democrat.' We've got to get beyond the labels and stereotypes. Other people have hang-ups…

J. C. Watts

Image

There is a war being waged right now on prayer and religion by liberals who are taking every opportunity to make America as God-less…

J. C. Watts

Image

As an Oklahoma quarterback, you learn to perform under pressure.

J. C. Watts

Image

Good policy makes good politics and what I've done has been good politics.

J. C. Watts

Image

The strength of America is not in Washington.

J. C. Watts

Image

It takes a lot of strength to let go

J. C. Watts

Image

Explore all 84 J. C. Watts quotes

More African american quotes

This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life.

Sonia Sotomayor

Image

I grew up in Synagogue in the boys' choir. We didn't listen to music in the house; only at temple. Then I went to…

Mandy Patinkin

Image

I agreed a long time ago, I would not live at any cost. If I am moved or forced away from what I think…

Maya Angelou

Image

There could be no more powerful argument against mixing religion and government than the success of independent African American churches in placing racial segregation…

Susan Jacoby

Image

“This popularity extended to Trump himself, who, according to private demographic research conducted at the time, was even more popular with African American and Hispanic viewers than he was with Caucasian audiences. “He was getting so much exposure from the prime-time show, and getting good ratings on NBC, that both his positive perception and his negative perception were well above…

Joshua Green

American civil rights leader, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? Lynching is a murder. For the past four hundred years our…

Malcolm X

Image

I know I'm more forgiving than most African Americans when it comes to second chances for White people who not only commit a racial…

Jonathan Capehart

Image

Some Republicans gave up on winning the African-American vote, looking the other way or trying to benefit politically from racial polarization. I am here today as the Republican chairman to tell you we were wrong.

Ken Mehlman

It's unfortunate that a lot of people think African-American female artists are monolithically R&B this-or-that, don't have to do anything by default.

Janelle Monae

Whereas our ancestors (not of choice) were the first successful cultivators of the wilds of America, we their descendants feel ourselves entitled to participate…

Richard Allen

Image

It may be changing, but still it's the one place, that total control of an institution, that African Americans have. So sometimes, you know,…

Michael Emerson

Image

Most of the more celebrated names among African-American authors, poets, and artists are known to the world because of their association with specific cultural arts movements.

Aberjhani

Browse all 1,721 African american quotes

African american Quote by J. C. Watts

Related quotes

More by J. C. Watts

More African american quotes